Present simple vs Present continuous

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Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple

When do we use Present Simple?

1. To talk about permanent situations:

We live in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

1. To talk about habits and things we do regularly: Tom plays computer games every day.
2. To talk about timetables:

Alexa's party starts at 9 p.m 3. To talk about facts: The grass is green.

How to create sentences in Present Simple?

SAMPLE SENTENCES

I don't live in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Peter doesn't play volleyball every day.

Do you like chocolate? Does he live here? Do you go to school every day?

Yes, I do. / No, I don't. Yes, she does. No, she doesn't.

SIGNAL WORDS

• always
• usually
• often
• sometimes
• seldom
• rarely
• never

• every Saturday/ Friday
• On Mondays/ Thursdays
• once a week/ month
• in the summertime
• in winter
• three times a year
• twice a day

Present Continuous

When do we use Present Continuous?

1. To talk about things that are happening at the moment We are sitting right now. but he is dancing.
2. To talk about temporary situations: Jennifer is living in France for few months.
3. To talk situations that are changing: They're getting better and better in speaking English.
4. To talk about pictures:

In the picture I can see people are playing football.

How to create sentences in Present Continuous?

SAMPLE SENTENCES

I am not standing. Ania isn't writing at the moment.

Yes, I am. / No, I am not. Yes, she is. No she isn't.

Are you doing exercises? Is he running?

SIGNAL WORDS

• right now
• just now
• at the moment
• Look! Listen!

What is your best friend doing right now?

What is happening in the picture?

What do you do every Saturday?

What time do you usually get up?

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